Perhaps you didn’t know about it before; you do now. March 8th marks International Women’s Day, and in current political climes, it’s been gathering even more traction than normal.
The day, which seeks to highlight the enduring inequalities of women all over the world (and their successes despite them) is an all-inclusive, awareness-raising event. To celebrate, we’re shedding light on some of the world’s most amazing women.
Baroness Doreen Lawrence
Following the racially-motivated murder of her son Stephen in 1993, Lawrence has worked tirelessly to bring his attackers to justice. She has been instrumental in uncovering and challenging the institutional racism within the Police force.
Brenda Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond
The first female judge to enter the Supreme Court, Hale uses her position in the justice system to enhance the practice of a progressive family law.
Betty Tebbs
An activist from the age of 14 to her death in January this year, Tebbs’ campaigning career focused on pay inequality between genders. She was arrested at the age of 88 during an anti-Trident protest in 2007.
Bana Alabed
Bana, along with her mother Fatemah, are the women behind the Twitter account @AlabedBana. Together, the Alabed’s report on the Syrian war through a child’s eyes. Follow her here.
Juno Dawson
Dawson is an author of young adult fiction, as well as the woman behind LGBT guides to life (This Book is Gay) and mental health (Mind Your Head.) Dawson began the process of transitioning in 2015, and is a role model for Stonewall. Follow her here.
Ruby Tandoh
After fame found this Philosophy student on The Great British Bake Off in 2013, Tandoh began to use her platform to raise awareness about eating disorders (of which she has suffered). She is a vocal opponent to the so-called ‘wellness’ movement and encourages people to find pleasure in food of all kinds. Follow her here.
Amber Rose
Amber Rose has risen above years of misogynistic press to become an important philanthropist and feminist figure. Her Foundation and the ‘Slut Walks’ it organises battle sexual assault and the dangerous vocabulary that encourages it. Follow her here.
Emily Bador
A model and prolific Instagrammer, Bador is one of many body positive warriors who use social media to cut through unrealistic posts with their searing and honest struggles with body image. Follow her here.
